Spacecraft Ground Checkout Lead

Job Description

Spacecraft Ground Checkout Lead at PierSight | Jobs at PierSight As per industry standards Role The Spacecraft Ground Checkout Lead is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of test procedures during the integration and launch of spacecrafts. It involves close co-ordination and planning with various stakeholders especially spacecraft subsystem designers and integrators. Responsibilities Develop and automate execution of test plans and procedures for spacecraft Perform functional and performance testing of spacecraft hardware and software Support electrical engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life cycles, as required Perform bring-up and acceptance tests of PCBAs, as required Analyse test data and provide actionable insights on system performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues Conduct environmental testing to ensure spacecraft performance in various conditions Participate in design reviews and provide input on testability Ground support equipment part maintenance Manage and report test non-conformances into actionable items Maintain test equipment and facilities Adhere to safety and quality standards Education and Experience Required A bachelor s or master s degree in electrical / electronic / communication engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Knowledge of analog and mixed signal components and concepts (ADC, filtering, decoupling, bias voltage/current generation, etc.) and signal integrity on PCB (matching, reflections, etc.) Experience with using hardware platforms (e.g. processors / FPGA / microcontrollers) and communication protocols such as SpW, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, ETHERNET Working knowledge of automated test tools and scripting languages such as Python, Perl and C/C++ for lab equipment control and data analysis Experience of electronic fault finding and ability to debug from the circuit diagram Familiarity with test equipment such as spectrum analysers, logic analysers, network analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscope etc. Practical experience of building test systems and testing early-stage prototypes and final products Experience with National Instruments hardware (cDAQ, cRIO, PXI) and software (LabVIEW) is a plus. Skills and Abilities Creative problem-solver with attention to detail. Highly collaborative team-player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates. Ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers. Attention to business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation. Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources. Fluent in English, written and oral.